Norton School
Langton Road, Norton, Malton, YO17 9PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Norton School is a secondary school in Malton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 28th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2023, report published 28 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
Following a period of turbulence since the previous inspection, school leaders have established a good quality of education at the school. They have raised the expectations of teaching and behaviour in the school. Pupils are prepared well for life after school. They go on to a wide range of destinations. Pupils with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Leaders are aware that there is more to do to ensure that pupils who do not yet read fluently receive expert support in school. Leaders have broadened the range of extra-curricular clubs available at the school. An increasing number of pupils are participating in one or more of the activities on offer. Pupils are justifiably proud of their musical theatre performances and sporting endeavours. Pupils also have opportunities to develop their environmental skills as members of the 'green team' and by getting involved with the school's farm. Pupils value the pastoral support offered by the school and are confident that support is offered when life is challenging. Pupils report hearing occasional disrespectful behaviour towards staff and other pupils. They feel this happens much less than it used to.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not remember important information from their previous lessons. This slows their new learning. Leaders should ensure that all staff are using effective approaches to check that important knowledge is secure before moving on to new content.
- Some pupils who leaders have identified as needing help to read fluently are not receiving support soon enough. This limits their engagement with the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that all pupils who need help learning to read receive timely and appropriate support.
- A small number of pupils do not consistently show respect for their peers or their teachers. This causes some pupils and their parents to feel concerned about behaviour around school. Leaders should ensure that all staff consistently apply the behaviour policy and provide support for pupils affected by poor behaviour.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
133 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
11 students
Average A level grade E+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
651 pupils on roll, with places for 1,028
Schools near Norton School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malton School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.6 |
| Terrington Hall School | 8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Lady Lumley's Academy | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.7 |
| Ryedale School | 12 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 51.7 |
| Ampleforth College | 13 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 16.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ARETÉ LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Domenica Wilkinson (Executive Headteacher) Mr Sam Stones (Head of School)
- Phone
- 01653693296
- Address
- Langton Road, Norton, Malton, YO17 9PT
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 136728
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.